Dover, New Hampshire vs. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 20.0% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $90,000 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs. Portsmouth, NH
Compared to Dover, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher